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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1963
Page
8
Zetomen Club met at Mrs Garnett Young's home for a covered dish luncheon with Mrs V M Bell presiding. They discussed a booster kit for Bryce's Hospital in Tuscaloosa and heard a lesson from Women of the Bible citing Proverbs 22 6. Three new members joined.
California shop unveils Hoodwink ceramic ashtrays disguising as art pieces with wind proof design and vivid turquoise black satin Spanish gold mallard and cinnebar colors. Also new Moon and Star reproductions candy jars glassware and footed apothecary jars with moisture tight lids. Frank Vlooné promotes gift items for home and bridge prizes.
Miss Frances Anne Pettey and Elmer Lee Terry united in a seven o'clock wedding at Southside Baptist Church with Rev J Gilbert Speake officiating. The ceremony featured pink gladioli and white stock, a candle arch, and a pink taffeta wedding party attire. The couple plans to reside at 1710 Loring Avenue SE Decatur after a Winter Haven Florida wedding trip. The event followed a rehearsal party at Bell's Restaurant and a shower hosted by Linda Ferrell on February 12, 1963.
After nineteen years of guidance from a national body the Decatur Concert Association announces self governance. The board will oversee affairs as the season ends with The Carolina Symphony concert. A membership campaign for 196344 will begin immediately after the final show, seeking continued loyal support.
A statement outlining a plan to create a premier concert association in Alabama through collaboration and shared effort. The message emphasizes unity, community involvement, and the pursuit of high artistic standards to establish a respected regional cultural group.
The Urban Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. RK C Woodall's home with cohostess Mrs. Tennis Teague. President Mrs. Charles H Adderhold led the business session and daily thought, after which 15 members and two guests enjoyed lunch. Two leadership schools were announced for Consumer Education and Destroying Household Insects on March 20 and April 28. A spend the day workshop is set for April 3 at the American Legion Home in Hartselle with Mrs J C Johnson supervising. A consultant from the American Handicrafts Co will attend. Mrs McCulloch and Miss Lucille Hawkins demonstrated Understanding Youth and Adults.
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